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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 340.41 and 219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 340.41 and 219.45 is: 329.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 340.41 = 219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/340.41 = 219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 340.41 × 219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 74,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,702.97/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.47

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