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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.89, 920.97 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.89, 920.97 and 229.14 is: 343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.89 : 920.97 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.89/920.97 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.89x = 920.97 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.89x = 211,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,031.07/613.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.76

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