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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.53, 921.77 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.53, 921.77 and 229.75 is: 344.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.53 : 921.77 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.53/921.77 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.53x = 921.77 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.53x = 211,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,775.51/614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.61

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