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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.90, 921.80 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.90, 921.80 and 230.42 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.90 : 921.80 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.90/921.80 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.90x = 921.80 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.90x = 212,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,397.12/614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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