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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.35, 1,114.81 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.35, 1,114.81 and 223.33 is: 334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.35 : 1,114.81 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.35/1,114.81 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.35x = 1,114.81 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.35x = 248,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,970.52/743.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.93

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