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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.28, 1,109.10 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.28, 1,109.10 and 226.28 is: 339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.28 : 1,109.10 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.28/1,109.10 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.28x = 1,109.10 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.28x = 250,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,967.15/739.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.48

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