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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.54, 923.03 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.54, 923.03 and 225.47 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.54 : 923.03 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.54/923.03 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.54x = 923.03 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.54x = 208,115.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,115.57/615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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