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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.37, 1,105.94 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.37, 1,105.94 and 224.25 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.37 : 1,105.94 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.37/1,105.94 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.37x = 1,105.94 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.37x = 248,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,005.92/737.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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