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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.10, 921.06 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.10, 921.06 and 224.40 is: 336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.10 : 921.06 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.10/921.06 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.10x = 921.06 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.10x = 206,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,685.86/614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.57

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