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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 847.66 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 847.66 and 348.68 is: 481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 847.66 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/847.66 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 847.66 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 295,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,562.09/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.20

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