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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.52, 922.68 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.52, 922.68 and 230.56 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.52 : 922.68 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.52/922.68 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.52x = 922.68 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.52x = 212,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,733.10/615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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