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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.02, 930.40 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.02, 930.40 and 230.30 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.02 : 930.40 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.02/930.40 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.02x = 930.40 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.02x = 214,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,271.12/620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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