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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 921.51 and 224.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 921.51 and 224.05 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 921.51 = 224.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/921.51 = 224.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 921.51 × 224.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 206,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,459.71/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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