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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 341.62 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 341.62 and 219.83 is: 329.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 341.62 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/341.62 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 341.62 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 75,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,096.07/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.48

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