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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.31, 930.53 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.31, 930.53 and 230.31 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.31 : 930.53 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.31/930.53 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.31x = 930.53 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.31x = 214,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,309.21/620.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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