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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 505.27 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 505.27 and 227.10 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 505.27 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/505.27 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 505.27 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 114,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,749.00/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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