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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.06, 1,103.90 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.06, 1,103.90 and 223.06 is: 334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.06 : 1,103.90 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.06/1,103.90 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.06x = 1,103.90 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.06x = 246,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,230.41/736.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.53

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