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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 504.68 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 504.68 and 227.24 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 504.68 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/504.68 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 504.68 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 114,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,683.48/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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