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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.18, 505.77 and 228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.18, 505.77 and 228.70 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.18 : 505.77 = 228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.18/505.77 = 228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.18x = 505.77 × 228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.18x = 115,669.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,669.60/337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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