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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.29, 922.22 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.29, 922.22 and 268.10 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.29 : 922.22 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.29/922.22 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.29x = 922.22 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.29x = 247,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,241.23/615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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