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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 506.40 and 229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 506.40 and 229.59 is: 344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 506.40 = 229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/506.40 = 229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 506.40 × 229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 116,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,264.38/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.24

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