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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.92, 465.08 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.92, 465.08 and 226.44 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.92 : 465.08 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.92/465.08 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.92x = 465.08 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.92x = 105,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,311.58/336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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