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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.52, 923.28 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.52, 923.28 and 230.68 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.52 : 923.28 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.52/923.28 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.52x = 923.28 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.52x = 212,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,982.23/615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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