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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.72, 923.82 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.72, 923.82 and 231.24 is: 346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.72 : 923.82 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.72/923.82 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.72x = 923.82 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.72x = 213,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,624.14/615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.95

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