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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.28, 1,104.36 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.28, 1,104.36 and 223.28 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.28 : 1,104.36 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.28/1,104.36 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.28x = 1,104.36 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.28x = 246,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,581.50/736.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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