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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.27, 465.33 and 226.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.27, 465.33 and 226.57 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.27 : 465.33 = 226.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.27/465.33 = 226.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.27x = 465.33 × 226.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.27x = 105,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,429.82/337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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