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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.06, 339.10 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.06, 339.10 and 219.98 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.06 : 339.10 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.06/339.10 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.06x = 339.10 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.06x = 74,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,595.52/226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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