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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.76, 506.77 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.76, 506.77 and 228.10 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.76 : 506.77 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.76/506.77 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.76x = 506.77 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.76x = 115,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,594.24/337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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