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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 506.22 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 506.22 and 227.22 is: 341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 506.22 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/506.22 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 506.22 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 115,023.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,023.31/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.06

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