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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.55, 923.31 and 250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.55, 923.31 and 250.25 is: 375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.55 : 923.31 = 250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.55/923.31 = 250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.55x = 923.31 × 250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.55x = 231,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,058.33/615.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.37

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