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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 505.26 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 505.26 and 228.64 is: 342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 505.26 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/505.26 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 505.26 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 115,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,522.65/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.55

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