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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.83, 464.40 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.83, 464.40 and 226.19 is: 311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.83 : 464.40 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.83/464.40 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.83x = 464.40 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.83x = 105,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,043.80/336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.86

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