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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 907.96 and 230.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 907.96 and 230.17 is: 345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 907.96 = 230.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/907.96 = 230.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 907.96 × 230.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 208,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,984.81/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.16

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