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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.45, 1,107.66 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.45, 1,107.66 and 225.45 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.45 : 1,107.66 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.45/1,107.66 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.45x = 1,107.66 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.45x = 249,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,721.95/738.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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