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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.50, 1,104.81 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.50, 1,104.81 and 223.50 is: 335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.50 : 1,104.81 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.50/1,104.81 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.50x = 1,104.81 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.50x = 246,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,925.04/736.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.27

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