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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.31, 921.54 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.31, 921.54 and 224.25 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.31 : 921.54 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.31/921.54 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.31x = 921.54 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.31x = 206,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,655.35/614.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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