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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.09, 340.83 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.09, 340.83 and 219.12 is: 328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.09 : 340.83 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.09/340.83 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.09x = 340.83 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.09x = 74,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,682.67/227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.88

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