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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.62, 504.53 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.62, 504.53 and 228.08 is: 341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.62 : 504.53 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.62/504.53 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.62x = 504.53 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.62x = 115,074.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,074.18/336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.85

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