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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.20, 928.97 and 229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.20, 928.97 and 229.39 is: 344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.20 : 928.97 = 229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.20/928.97 = 229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.20x = 928.97 × 229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.20x = 213,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,096.43/619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.15

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