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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.68, 1,104.90 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.68, 1,104.90 and 223.68 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.68 : 1,104.90 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.68/1,104.90 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.68x = 1,104.90 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.68x = 247,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,144.03/736.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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