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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.34, 921.63 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.34, 921.63 and 229.62 is: 344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.34 : 921.63 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.34/921.63 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.34x = 921.63 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.34x = 211,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,624.68/614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.47

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