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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 921.14 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 921.14 and 229.26 is: 343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 921.14 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/921.14 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 921.14 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 211,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,180.56/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.79

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