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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.65, 929.43 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.65, 929.43 and 229.64 is: 344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.65 : 929.43 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.65/929.43 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.65x = 929.43 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.65x = 213,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,429.66/619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.44

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