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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.71, 923.53 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.71, 923.53 and 153.47 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.71 : 923.53 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.71/923.53 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.71x = 923.53 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.71x = 141,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,734.15/615.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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