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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.75, 923.90 and 231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.75, 923.90 and 231.27 is: 347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.75 : 923.90 = 231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.75/923.90 = 231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.75x = 923.90 × 231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.75x = 213,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,669.20/615.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.01

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