Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,105.60 and 224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,105.60 and 224 is: 335.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737.12 : 1,105.60 = 224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737.12/1,105.60 = 224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737.12x = 1,105.60 × 224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737.12x = 247,654.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,654.40/737.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335.98
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