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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.99, 929.92 and 229.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.99, 929.92 and 229.99 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.99 : 929.92 = 229.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.99/929.92 = 229.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.99x = 929.92 × 229.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.99x = 213,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,866.50/619.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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