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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743, 1,114.70 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743, 1,114.70 and 222.98 is: 334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743 : 1,114.70 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743/1,114.70 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743x = 1,114.70 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743x = 248,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,555.81/743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.53

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