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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.49, 923.49 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.49, 923.49 and 225.52 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.49 : 923.49 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.49/923.49 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.49x = 923.49 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.49x = 208,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,265.46/615.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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