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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.34, 504.81 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.34, 504.81 and 226.38 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.34 : 504.81 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.34/504.81 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.34x = 504.81 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.34x = 114,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,278.89/336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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