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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.53, 921.88 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.53, 921.88 and 224.48 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.53 : 921.88 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.53/921.88 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.53x = 921.88 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.53x = 206,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,943.62/614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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