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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.11, 1,114.85 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.11, 1,114.85 and 223.11 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.11 : 1,114.85 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.11/1,114.85 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.11x = 1,114.85 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.11x = 248,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,734.74/743.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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