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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 921.43 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 921.43 and 229.50 is: 344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 921.43 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/921.43 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 921.43 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 211,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,468.19/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.26

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