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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.09, 929.48 and 229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.09, 929.48 and 229.73 is: 344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.09 : 929.48 = 229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.09/929.48 = 229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.09x = 929.48 × 229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.09x = 213,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,529.44/620.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.36

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