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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.22, 1,103.37 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.22, 1,103.37 and 303.14 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.22 : 1,103.37 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.22/1,103.37 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.22x = 1,103.37 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.22x = 334,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,475.58/736.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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