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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 930 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 930 and 230.29 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 930 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/930 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 930 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 214,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,169.70/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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