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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.41, 922.10 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.41, 922.10 and 268.23 is: 401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.41 : 922.10 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.41/922.10 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.41x = 922.10 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.41x = 247,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,333.32/615.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.90

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