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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.12, 928.83 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.12, 928.83 and 229.15 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.12 : 928.83 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.12/928.83 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.12x = 928.83 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.12x = 212,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,841.39/619.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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