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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 504.54 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 504.54 and 228.62 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 504.54 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/504.54 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 504.54 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 115,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,347.93/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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