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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.46, 1,115.18 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.46, 1,115.18 and 223.46 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.46 : 1,115.18 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.46/1,115.18 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.46x = 1,115.18 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.46x = 249,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,199.79/743.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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