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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 505.55 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 505.55 and 229.04 is: 343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 505.55 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/505.55 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 505.55 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 115,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,791.17/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.00

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