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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.30, 344.34 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.30, 344.34 and 219.04 is: 328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.30 : 344.34 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.30/344.34 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.30x = 344.34 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.30x = 75,424.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,424.23/229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.93

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