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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.76, 920.76 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.76, 920.76 and 229.04 is: 343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.76 : 920.76 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.76/920.76 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.76x = 920.76 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.76x = 210,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,890.87/613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.60

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