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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.06, 1,114.76 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.06, 1,114.76 and 223.07 is: 334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.06 : 1,114.76 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.06/1,114.76 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.06x = 1,114.76 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.06x = 248,669.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,669.51/743.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.66

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