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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.28, 504.48 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.28, 504.48 and 229.12 is: 343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.28 : 504.48 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.28/504.48 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.28x = 504.48 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.28x = 115,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,586.46/336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.72

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