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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.26, 922.70 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.26, 922.70 and 204.29 is: 306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.26 : 922.70 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.26/922.70 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.26x = 922.70 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.26x = 188,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,492.75/615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.37

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