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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 505.81 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 505.81 and 228.66 is: 343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 505.81 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/505.81 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 505.81 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 115,656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,656.90/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.10

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