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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.73, 464.85 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.73, 464.85 and 226.16 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.73 : 464.85 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.73/464.85 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.73x = 464.85 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.73x = 105,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,129.35/336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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