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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.31, 921.39 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.31, 921.39 and 218.94 is: 328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.31 : 921.39 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.31/921.39 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.31x = 921.39 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.31x = 201,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,729.13/614.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.38

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