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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.25, 504.72 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.25, 504.72 and 226.22 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.25 : 504.72 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.25/504.72 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.25x = 504.72 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.25x = 114,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,176.34/336.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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