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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.29, 929.93 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.29, 929.93 and 230.04 is: 344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.29 : 929.93 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.29/929.93 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.29x = 929.93 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.29x = 213,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,921.10/620.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.87

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