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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.45, 921.68 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.45, 921.68 and 152.25 is: 228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.45 : 921.68 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.45/921.68 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.45x = 921.68 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.45x = 140,322.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,322.13/614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.37

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