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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 506.10 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 506.10 and 229.07 is: 343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 506.10 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/506.10 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 506.10 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 115,929.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,929.80/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.80

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