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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 923 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 923 and 204.42 is: 306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 923 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/923 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 923 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 188,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,679.66/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.65

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