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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.52, 504.15 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.52, 504.15 and 228.07 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.52 : 504.15 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.52/504.15 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.52x = 504.15 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.52x = 114,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,981.49/336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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