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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 465.88 and 226.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 465.88 and 226.91 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 465.88 = 226.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/465.88 = 226.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 465.88 × 226.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 105,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,712.83/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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