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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.58, 928.73 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.58, 928.73 and 229.23 is: 343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.58 : 928.73 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.58/928.73 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.58x = 928.73 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.58x = 212,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,893.35/619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.61

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