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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.83, 1,106.74 and 224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.83, 1,106.74 and 224.83 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.83 : 1,106.74 = 224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.83/1,106.74 = 224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.83x = 1,106.74 × 224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.83x = 248,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,828.35/737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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