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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.47, 923.25 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.47, 923.25 and 204.59 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.47 : 923.25 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.47/923.25 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.47x = 923.25 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.47x = 188,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,887.72/615.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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