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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 506.07 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 506.07 and 229.41 is: 343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 506.07 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/506.07 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 506.07 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 116,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,097.52/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.90

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