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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.32, 344.34 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.32, 344.34 and 219.06 is: 328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.32 : 344.34 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.32/344.34 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.32x = 344.34 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.32x = 75,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,431.12/229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.93

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