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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.81, 464.55 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.81, 464.55 and 226.09 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.81 : 464.55 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.81/464.55 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.81x = 464.55 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.81x = 105,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,030.11/336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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