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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 465.89 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 465.89 and 226.94 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 465.89 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/465.89 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 465.89 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 105,725.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,725.61/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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