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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.09, 930.98 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.09, 930.98 and 230.73 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.09 : 930.98 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.09/930.98 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.09x = 930.98 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.09x = 214,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,805.02/621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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