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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 929.22 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 929.22 and 234.78 is: 352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 929.22 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/929.22 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 929.22 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 218,162.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,162.27/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.09

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