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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.05, 343.69 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.05, 343.69 and 219.85 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.05 : 343.69 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.05/343.69 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.05x = 343.69 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.05x = 75,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,558.84/229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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