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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.41, 1,115.17 and 223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.41, 1,115.17 and 223.37 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.41 : 1,115.17 = 223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.41/1,115.17 = 223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.41x = 1,115.17 × 223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.41x = 249,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,095.52/743.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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