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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.45, 923.22 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.45, 923.22 and 250.14 is: 375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.45 : 923.22 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.45/923.22 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.45x = 923.22 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.45x = 230,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,934.25/615.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.23

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