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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.13, 504.33 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.13, 504.33 and 228.69 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.13 : 504.33 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.13/504.33 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.13x = 504.33 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.13x = 115,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,334.37/337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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