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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.56, 921.72 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.56, 921.72 and 224.52 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.56 : 921.72 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.56/921.72 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.56x = 921.72 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.56x = 206,944.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,944.57/614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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