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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 923.16 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 923.16 and 225.51 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 923.16 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/923.16 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 923.16 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 208,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,181.81/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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