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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 465.72 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 465.72 and 226.92 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 465.72 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/465.72 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 465.72 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 105,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,681.18/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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