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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.57, 931.25 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.57, 931.25 and 230.54 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.57 : 931.25 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.57/931.25 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.57x = 931.25 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.57x = 214,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,684.57/620.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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