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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 505.16 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 505.16 and 227.27 is: 340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 505.16 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/505.16 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 505.16 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 114,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,808.69/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.74

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