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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.42, 923.30 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.42, 923.30 and 204.59 is: 306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.42 : 923.30 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.42/923.30 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.42x = 923.30 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.42x = 188,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,897.95/615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.94

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