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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 922.52 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 922.52 and 230.20 is: 345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 922.52 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/922.52 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 922.52 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 212,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,364.10/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.17

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