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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.28, 342.07 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.28, 342.07 and 219.14 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.28 : 342.07 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.28/342.07 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.28x = 342.07 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.28x = 74,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,961.48/229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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