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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.15, 920.70 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.15, 920.70 and 267.22 is: 400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.15 : 920.70 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.15/920.70 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.15x = 920.70 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.15x = 246,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,027.15/614.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.60

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