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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.02, 921.99 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.02, 921.99 and 230.18 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.02 : 921.99 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.02/921.99 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.02x = 921.99 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.02x = 212,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,223.66/615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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