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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.61, 921.66 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.61, 921.66 and 224.55 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.61 : 921.66 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.61/921.66 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.61x = 921.66 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.61x = 206,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,958.75/614.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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