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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.57, 929.72 and 229.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.57, 929.72 and 229.85 is: 344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.57 : 929.72 = 229.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.57/929.72 = 229.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.57x = 929.72 × 229.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.57x = 213,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,694.69/619.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.91

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