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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 921.60 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 921.60 and 229.68 is: 344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 921.60 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/921.60 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 921.60 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 211,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,673.09/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.45

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