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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.36, 503.57 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.36, 503.57 and 227.95 is: 341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.36 : 503.57 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.36/503.57 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.36x = 503.57 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.36x = 114,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,788.78/336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.27

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