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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.18, 923.07 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.18, 923.07 and 250.07 is: 375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.18 : 923.07 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.18/923.07 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.18x = 923.07 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.18x = 230,832.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,832.11/615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.23

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