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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 923.20 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 923.20 and 250.17 is: 375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 923.20 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/923.20 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 923.20 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 230,956.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,956.94/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.25

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