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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.15, 762.22 and 230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.15, 762.22 and 230.35 is: 345.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.15 : 762.22 = 230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.15/762.22 = 230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.15x = 762.22 × 230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.15x = 175,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,577.38/508.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.53

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