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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.79, 929.36 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.79, 929.36 and 229.77 is: 344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.79 : 929.36 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.79/929.36 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.79x = 929.36 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.79x = 213,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,539.62/619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.54

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