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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.06, 1,107.27 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.06, 1,107.27 and 225.06 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.06 : 1,107.27 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.06/1,107.27 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.06x = 1,107.27 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.06x = 249,202.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,202.19/738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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