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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 923.08 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 923.08 and 230.37 is: 345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 923.08 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/923.08 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 923.08 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 212,645.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,645.32/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.70

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