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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.50, 929.39 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.50, 929.39 and 234.75 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.50 : 929.39 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.50/929.39 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.50x = 929.39 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.50x = 218,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,173.13/619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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