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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.15, 929.61 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.15, 929.61 and 229.86 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.15 : 929.61 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.15/929.61 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.15x = 929.61 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.15x = 213,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,680.15/620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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