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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.49, 938.13 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.49, 938.13 and 230.09 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.49 : 938.13 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.49/938.13 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.49x = 938.13 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.49x = 215,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,856.68/625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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