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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 929.40 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 929.40 and 229.50 is: 344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 929.40 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/929.40 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 929.40 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 213,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,297.30/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.29

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