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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.91, 344.52 and 219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.91, 344.52 and 219.65 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.91 : 344.52 = 219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.91/344.52 = 219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.91x = 344.52 × 219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.91x = 75,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,672.10/229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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