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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.12, 1,114.54 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.12, 1,114.54 and 223.12 is: 334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.12 : 1,114.54 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.12/1,114.54 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.12x = 1,114.54 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.12x = 248,677.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,677.00/743.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.64

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