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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.55, 930.72 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.55, 930.72 and 230.73 is: 346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.55 : 930.72 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.55/930.72 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.55x = 930.72 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.55x = 214,745.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,745.03/620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.06

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