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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 338.74 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 338.74 and 219.90 is: 329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 338.74 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/338.74 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 338.74 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 74,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,488.93/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.04

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