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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.28, 1,107.60 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.28, 1,107.60 and 225.28 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.28 : 1,107.60 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.28/1,107.60 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.28x = 1,107.60 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.28x = 249,520.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,520.13/738.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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