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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 466.26 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 466.26 and 227.28 is: 314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 466.26 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/466.26 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 466.26 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 105,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,971.57/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.05

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