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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.61, 929.21 and 229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.61, 929.21 and 229.55 is: 344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.61 : 929.21 = 229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.61/929.21 = 229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.61x = 929.21 × 229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.61x = 213,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,294.36/619.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.24

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