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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.89, 464.84 and 226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.89, 464.84 and 226.63 is: 312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.89 : 464.84 = 226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.89/464.84 = 226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.89x = 464.84 × 226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.89x = 105,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,346.99/336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.70

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