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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.13, 923.09 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.13, 923.09 and 230.38 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.13 : 923.09 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.13/923.09 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.13x = 923.09 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.13x = 212,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,661.47/615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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