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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.84, 465.08 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.84, 465.08 and 226.56 is: 312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.84 : 465.08 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.84/465.08 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.84x = 465.08 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.84x = 105,368.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,368.52/336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.81

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