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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.29, 929.89 and 230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.29, 929.89 and 230.05 is: 344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.29 : 929.89 = 230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.29/929.89 = 230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.29x = 929.89 × 230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.29x = 213,920.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,920.04/620.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.87

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