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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.41, 1,106.11 and 224.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.41, 1,106.11 and 224.41 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.41 : 1,106.11 = 224.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.41/1,106.11 = 224.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.41x = 1,106.11 × 224.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.41x = 248,222.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,222.15/737.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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