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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 466.11 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 466.11 and 226.83 is: 313.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 466.11 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/466.11 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 466.11 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 105,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,727.73/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.36

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