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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.22, 1,105.96 and 304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.22, 1,105.96 and 304.14 is: 456.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.22 : 1,105.96 = 304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.22/1,105.96 = 304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.22x = 1,105.96 × 304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.22x = 336,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,366.67/737.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.26

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