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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 339.75 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 339.75 and 219.72 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 339.75 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/339.75 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 339.75 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 74,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,649.87/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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