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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.86, 343.77 and 219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.86, 343.77 and 219.27 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.86 : 343.77 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.86/343.77 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.86x = 343.77 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.86x = 75,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,378.08/229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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