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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.40, 928.98 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.40, 928.98 and 229.40 is: 344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.40 : 928.98 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.40/928.98 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.40x = 928.98 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.40x = 213,108.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,108.01/619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.06

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