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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 505.31 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 505.31 and 228.78 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 505.31 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/505.31 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 505.31 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 115,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,603.68/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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