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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,107.06 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,107.06 and 225 is: 337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,107.06 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,107.06 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,107.06 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 249,088.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,088.50/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.46

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