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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.25, 924.42 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.25, 924.42 and 205.38 is: 308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.25 : 924.42 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.25/924.42 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.25x = 924.42 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.25x = 189,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,857.38/616.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.08

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