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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.56, 1,104.72 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.56, 1,104.72 and 223.56 is: 335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.56 : 1,104.72 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.56/1,104.72 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.56x = 1,104.72 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.56x = 246,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,971.20/736.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.30

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