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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.11, 929.89 and 229.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.11, 929.89 and 229.99 is: 344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.11 : 929.89 = 229.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.11/929.89 = 229.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.11x = 929.89 × 229.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.11x = 213,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,865.40/620.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.88

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