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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.19, 1,105.74 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.19, 1,105.74 and 224.19 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.19 : 1,105.74 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.19/1,105.74 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.19x = 1,105.74 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.19x = 247,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,895.85/737.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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