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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 922.85 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 922.85 and 249.89 is: 374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 922.85 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/922.85 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 922.85 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 230,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,609.74/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.85

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