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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.01, 1,114.51 and 223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.01, 1,114.51 and 223.01 is: 334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.01 : 1,114.51 = 223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.01/1,114.51 = 223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.01x = 1,114.51 × 223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.01x = 248,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,540.54/743.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.51

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