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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 465.62 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 465.62 and 226.94 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 465.62 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/465.62 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 465.62 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 105,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,664.34/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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