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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.79, 343.94 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.79, 343.94 and 221.76 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.79 : 343.94 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.79/343.94 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.79x = 343.94 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.79x = 76,271.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,271.03/229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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