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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 923.31 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 923.31 and 225.50 is: 338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 923.31 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/923.31 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 923.31 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 208,206.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,206.41/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.30

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