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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.43, 341.82 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.43, 341.82 and 221.19 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.43 : 341.82 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.43/341.82 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.43x = 341.82 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.43x = 75,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,607.17/229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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