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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.15, 920.55 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.15, 920.55 and 223.83 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.15 : 920.55 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.15/920.55 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.15x = 920.55 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.15x = 206,049.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,049.32/614.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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