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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.33, 923.24 and 250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.33, 923.24 and 250.15 is: 375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.33 : 923.24 = 250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.33/923.24 = 250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.33x = 923.24 × 250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.33x = 230,943.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,943.87/615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.32

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