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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.54, 505.80 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.54, 505.80 and 227.22 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.54 : 505.80 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.54/505.80 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.54x = 505.80 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.54x = 114,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,927.88/336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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