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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.79, 921.41 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.79, 921.41 and 224.47 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.79 : 921.41 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.79/921.41 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.79x = 921.41 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.79x = 206,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,829.77/614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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