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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.84, 504.18 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.84, 504.18 and 228.03 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.84 : 504.18 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.84/504.18 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.84x = 504.18 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.84x = 114,968.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,968.17/336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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