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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.75, 344.63 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.75, 344.63 and 218.22 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.75 : 344.63 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.75/344.63 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.75x = 344.63 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.75x = 75,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,205.16/229.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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