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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.23, 928.98 and 208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.23, 928.98 and 208.29 is: 312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.23 : 928.98 = 208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.23/928.98 = 208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.23x = 928.98 × 208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.23x = 193,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,497.24/619.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.48

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