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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.41, 923.11 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.41, 923.11 and 225.44 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.41 : 923.11 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.41/923.11 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.41x = 923.11 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.41x = 208,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,105.92/615.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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