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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.85, 923.49 and 225.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.85, 923.49 and 225.73 is: 338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.85 : 923.49 = 225.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.85/923.49 = 225.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.85x = 923.49 × 225.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.85x = 208,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,459.40/615.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.49

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