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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 921.41 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 921.41 and 224.17 is: 336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 921.41 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/921.41 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 921.41 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 206,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,549.90/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.28

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