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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.77, 923.08 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.77, 923.08 and 225.68 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.77 : 923.08 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.77/923.08 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.77x = 923.08 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.77x = 208,319.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,319.57/615.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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