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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.49, 930.14 and 230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.49, 930.14 and 230.39 is: 345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.49 : 930.14 = 230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.49/930.14 = 230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.49x = 930.14 × 230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.49x = 214,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,290.88/620.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.36

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