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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 465.81 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 465.81 and 226.97 is: 313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 465.81 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/465.81 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 465.81 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 105,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,724.90/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.35

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