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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.69, 505.13 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.69, 505.13 and 227.43 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.69 : 505.13 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.69/505.13 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.69x = 505.13 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.69x = 114,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,880.58/336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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