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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 931.57 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 931.57 and 230.90 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 931.57 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/931.57 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 931.57 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 215,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,094.28/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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