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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.68, 921.75 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.68, 921.75 and 229.84 is: 344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.68 : 921.75 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.68/921.75 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.68x = 921.75 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.68x = 211,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,855.02/614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.66

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