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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.16, 1,108.72 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.16, 1,108.72 and 226.16 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.16 : 1,108.72 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.16/1,108.72 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.16x = 1,108.72 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.16x = 250,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,748.12/739.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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