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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.52, 922.74 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.52, 922.74 and 230.50 is: 345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.52 : 922.74 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.52/922.74 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.52x = 922.74 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.52x = 212,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,691.57/615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.55

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