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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 921.24 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 921.24 and 229.50 is: 344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 921.24 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/921.24 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 921.24 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 211,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,424.58/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.05

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