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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 465.12 and 226.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 465.12 and 226.49 is: 312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 465.12 = 226.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/465.12 = 226.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 465.12 × 226.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 105,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,342.70/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.46

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