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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.51, 1,115.43 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.51, 1,115.43 and 223.55 is: 335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.51 : 1,115.43 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.51/1,115.43 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.51x = 1,115.43 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.51x = 249,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,354.38/743.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.37

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