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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 922.23 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 922.23 and 268.57 is: 402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 922.23 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/922.23 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 922.23 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 247,683.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,683.31/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.54

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