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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.28, 1,115.04 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.28, 1,115.04 and 223.22 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.28 : 1,115.04 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.28/1,115.04 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.28x = 1,115.04 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.28x = 248,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,899.23/743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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