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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.29, 921.58 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.29, 921.58 and 224.50 is: 336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.29 : 921.58 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.29/921.58 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.29x = 921.58 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.29x = 206,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,894.71/614.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.81

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