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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.06, 505.32 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.06, 505.32 and 228.88 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.06 : 505.32 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.06/505.32 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.06x = 505.32 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.06x = 115,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,657.64/337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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