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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.31, 503.66 and 227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.31, 503.66 and 227.77 is: 341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.31 : 503.66 = 227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.31/503.66 = 227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.31x = 503.66 × 227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.31x = 114,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,716.24/336.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.11

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