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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.89, 929.83 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.89, 929.83 and 234.87 is: 352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.89 : 929.83 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.89/929.83 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.89x = 929.83 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.89x = 218,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,389.17/619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.30

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