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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.21, 465.20 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.21, 465.20 and 226.72 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.21 : 465.20 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.21/465.20 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.21x = 465.20 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.21x = 105,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,467.83/337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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