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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.36, 921.54 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.36, 921.54 and 229.64 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.36 : 921.54 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.36/921.54 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.36x = 921.54 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.36x = 211,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,622.45/614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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