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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.65, 506.06 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.65, 506.06 and 229.11 is: 343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.65 : 506.06 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.65/506.06 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.65x = 506.06 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.65x = 115,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,943.41/337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.38

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