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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.66, 1,104.98 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.66, 1,104.98 and 223.66 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.66 : 1,104.98 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.66/1,104.98 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.66x = 1,104.98 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.66x = 247,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,139.83/736.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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