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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 921.05 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 921.05 and 229.25 is: 343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 921.05 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/921.05 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 921.05 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 211,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,149.57/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.89

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