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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.29, 928.89 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.29, 928.89 and 229.28 is: 343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.29 : 928.89 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.29/928.89 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.29x = 928.89 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.29x = 212,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,975.90/619.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.90

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