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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 920.40 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 920.40 and 229.04 is: 343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 920.40 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/920.40 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 920.40 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 210,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,808.42/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.29

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