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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.56, 921.55 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.56, 921.55 and 224.28 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.56 : 921.55 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.56/921.55 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.56x = 921.55 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.56x = 206,685.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,685.23/614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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