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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.38, 923.47 and 230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.38, 923.47 and 230.63 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.38 : 923.47 = 230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.38/923.47 = 230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.38x = 923.47 × 230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.38x = 212,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,974.69/615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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