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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.82, 1,105.23 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.82, 1,105.23 and 223.82 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.82 : 1,105.23 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.82/1,105.23 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.82x = 1,105.23 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.82x = 247,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,365.93/736.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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