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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 929.51 and 229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 929.51 and 229.57 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 929.51 = 229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/929.51 = 229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 929.51 × 229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 213,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,385.00/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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