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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 922 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 922 and 268.36 is: 402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 922 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/922 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 922 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 247,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,427.92/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.24

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