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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 343.36 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 343.36 and 221.48 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 343.36 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/343.36 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 343.36 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 76,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,047.37/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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