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