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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.73, 504.29 and 228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.73, 504.29 and 228.19 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.73 : 504.29 = 228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.73/504.29 = 228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.73x = 504.29 × 228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.73x = 115,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,073.85/336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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