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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.51, 503.96 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.51, 503.96 and 227.97 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.51 : 503.96 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.51/503.96 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.51x = 503.96 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.51x = 114,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,888.45/336.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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