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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 346.55 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 346.55 and 218.97 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 346.55 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/346.55 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 346.55 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 75,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,882.96/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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