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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.65, 921.98 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.65, 921.98 and 152.43 is: 228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.65 : 921.98 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.65/921.98 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.65x = 921.98 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.65x = 140,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,537.41/614.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.65

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