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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.17, 922.48 and 239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.17, 922.48 and 239.87 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.17 : 922.48 = 239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.17/922.48 = 239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.17x = 922.48 × 239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.17x = 221,273.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,273.14/615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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