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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.93, 923.90 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.93, 923.90 and 226.21 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.93 : 923.90 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.93/923.90 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.93x = 923.90 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.93x = 208,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,991.98/615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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