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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 339.15 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 339.15 and 219.42 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 339.15 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/339.15 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 339.15 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 74,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,417.12/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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