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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.27, 920.82 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.27, 920.82 and 229.43 is: 343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.27 : 920.82 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.27/920.82 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.27x = 920.82 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.27x = 211,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,263.73/614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.93

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