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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.20, 1,104.28 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.20, 1,104.28 and 223.20 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.20 : 1,104.28 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.20/1,104.28 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.20x = 1,104.28 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.20x = 246,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,475.30/736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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