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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.81, 505.62 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.81, 505.62 and 228.27 is: 342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.81 : 505.62 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.81/505.62 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.81x = 505.62 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.81x = 115,417.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,417.88/336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.68

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