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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.90, 923.26 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.90, 923.26 and 225.81 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.90 : 923.26 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.90/923.26 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.90x = 923.26 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.90x = 208,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,481.34/615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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