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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.66, 1,107.98 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.66, 1,107.98 and 225.66 is: 338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.66 : 1,107.98 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.66/1,107.98 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.66x = 1,107.98 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.66x = 250,025.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,025.64/738.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.49

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