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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.63, 1,115.60 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.63, 1,115.60 and 223.66 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.63 : 1,115.60 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.63/1,115.60 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.63x = 1,115.60 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.63x = 249,516.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,516.00/743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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