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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.23, 922.50 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.23, 922.50 and 204.26 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.23 : 922.50 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.23/922.50 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.23x = 922.50 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.23x = 188,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,429.85/615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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