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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.50, 923.36 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.50, 923.36 and 204.66 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.50 : 923.36 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.50/923.36 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.50x = 923.36 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.50x = 188,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,974.86/615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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