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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.44, 503.95 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.44, 503.95 and 226.38 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.44 : 503.95 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.44/503.95 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.44x = 503.95 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.44x = 114,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,084.20/336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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