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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 928.70 and 229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 928.70 and 229.30 is: 343.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 928.70 = 229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/928.70 = 229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 928.70 × 229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 212,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,948.30/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.73

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