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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.70, 344.09 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.70, 344.09 and 219.12 is: 326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.70 : 344.09 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.70/344.09 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.70x = 344.09 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.70x = 75,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,395.91/230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.81

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