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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.25, 928.42 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.25, 928.42 and 229.05 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.25 : 928.42 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.25/928.42 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.25x = 928.42 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.25x = 212,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,654.03/619.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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