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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.42, 343.99 and 219.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.42, 343.99 and 219.43 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.42 : 343.99 = 219.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.42/343.99 = 219.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.42x = 343.99 × 219.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.42x = 75,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,481.73/229.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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