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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 928.49 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 928.49 and 208.31 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 928.49 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/928.49 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 928.49 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 193,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,408.07/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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