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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 344.04 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 344.04 and 219.48 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 344.04 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/344.04 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 344.04 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 75,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,509.90/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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