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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.36, 923.28 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.36, 923.28 and 230.52 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.36 : 923.28 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.36/923.28 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.36x = 923.28 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.36x = 212,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,834.51/615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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