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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.32, 928.98 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.32, 928.98 and 208.34 is: 312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.32 : 928.98 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.32/928.98 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.32x = 928.98 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.32x = 193,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,545.23/619.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.51

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