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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.32, 503.94 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.32, 503.94 and 228.06 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.32 : 503.94 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.32/503.94 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.32x = 503.94 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.32x = 114,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,928.56/336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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