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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.09, 465.16 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.09, 465.16 and 226.55 is: 312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.09 : 465.16 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.09/465.16 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.09x = 465.16 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.09x = 105,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,379.67/337.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.62

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