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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.12, 316.74 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.12, 316.74 and 219.46 is: 303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.12 : 316.74 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.12/316.74 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.12x = 316.74 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.12x = 69,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,511.76/229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.39

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