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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.35, 504.43 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.35, 504.43 and 228.80 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.35 : 504.43 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.35/504.43 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.35x = 504.43 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.35x = 115,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,413.58/336.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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