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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.39, 929.08 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.39, 929.08 and 234.37 is: 351.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.39 : 929.08 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.39/929.08 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.39x = 929.08 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.39x = 217,743.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,743.83/619.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.55

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