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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.14, 928.65 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.14, 928.65 and 229.14 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.14 : 928.65 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.14/928.65 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.14x = 928.65 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.14x = 212,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,790.86/619.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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