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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 506.40 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 506.40 and 229.56 is: 343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 506.40 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/506.40 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 506.40 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 116,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,249.18/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.95

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