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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.39, 921.35 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.39, 921.35 and 224.26 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.39 : 921.35 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.39/921.35 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.39x = 921.35 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.39x = 206,621.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,621.95/614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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