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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.59, 923.86 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.59, 923.86 and 225.96 is: 339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.59 : 923.86 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.59/923.86 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.59x = 923.86 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.59x = 208,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,754.28/615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.11

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