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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.29, 923.29 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.29, 923.29 and 230.81 is: 346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.29 : 923.29 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.29/923.29 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.29x = 923.29 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.29x = 213,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,099.37/615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.34

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