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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.58, 928.81 and 229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.58, 928.81 and 229.49 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.58 : 928.81 = 229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.58/928.81 = 229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.58x = 928.81 × 229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.58x = 213,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,154.36/619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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