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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.45, 1,106.16 and 224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.45, 1,106.16 and 224.45 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.45 : 1,106.16 = 224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.45/1,106.16 = 224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.45x = 1,106.16 × 224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.45x = 248,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,277.61/737.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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