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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.25, 1,107.56 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.25, 1,107.56 and 225.25 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.25 : 1,107.56 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.25/1,107.56 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.25x = 1,107.56 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.25x = 249,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,477.89/738.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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