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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 929.58 and 229.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 929.58 and 229.65 is: 344.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 929.58 = 229.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/929.58 = 229.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 929.58 × 229.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 213,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,478.05/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.53

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