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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 505.14 and 228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 505.14 and 228.49 is: 342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 505.14 = 228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/505.14 = 228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 505.14 × 228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 115,419.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,419.44/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.55

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