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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.59, 341.58 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.59, 341.58 and 219.62 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.59 : 341.58 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.59/341.58 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.59x = 341.58 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.59x = 75,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,017.80/227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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