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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.78, 922.30 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.78, 922.30 and 230.06 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.78 : 922.30 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.78/922.30 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.78x = 922.30 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.78x = 212,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,184.34/614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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