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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.13, 1,114.69 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.13, 1,114.69 and 223.14 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.13 : 1,114.69 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.13/1,114.69 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.13x = 1,114.69 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.13x = 248,731.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,731.93/743.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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