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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.20, 1,104.06 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.20, 1,104.06 and 223.08 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.20 : 1,104.06 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.20/1,104.06 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.20x = 1,104.06 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.20x = 246,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,293.70/736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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