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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.76, 920.68 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.76, 920.68 and 229 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.76 : 920.68 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.76/920.68 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.76x = 920.68 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.76x = 210,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,835.72/613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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