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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 314.66 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 314.66 and 219.08 is: 303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 314.66 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/314.66 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 314.66 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 68,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,935.71/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.88

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