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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.60, 337.99 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.60, 337.99 and 219.76 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.60 : 337.99 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.60/337.99 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.60x = 337.99 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.60x = 74,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,277.60/226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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