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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.84, 464.97 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.84, 464.97 and 226.52 is: 312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.84 : 464.97 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.84/464.97 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.84x = 464.97 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.84x = 105,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,325.00/336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.69

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