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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.79, 464.21 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.79, 464.21 and 226.22 is: 311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.79 : 464.21 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.79/464.21 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.79x = 464.21 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.79x = 105,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,013.59/336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.81

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