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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.65, 923.57 and 220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.65, 923.57 and 220.30 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.65 : 923.57 = 220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.65/923.57 = 220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.65x = 923.57 × 220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.65x = 203,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,461.37/615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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