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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 506.34 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 506.34 and 227.90 is: 341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 506.34 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/506.34 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 506.34 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 115,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,396.15/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.69

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