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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.75, 464.41 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.75, 464.41 and 226.37 is: 312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.75 : 464.41 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.75/464.41 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.75x = 464.41 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.75x = 105,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,128.49/336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.19

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