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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.42, 929.26 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.42, 929.26 and 229.44 is: 344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.42 : 929.26 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.42/929.26 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.42x = 929.26 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.42x = 213,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,209.41/619.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.21

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