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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.97, 921.23 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.97, 921.23 and 229.13 is: 343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.97 : 921.23 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.97/921.23 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.97x = 921.23 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.97x = 211,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,075.68/613.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.79

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