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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.95, 1,116.07 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.95, 1,116.07 and 223.93 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.95 : 1,116.07 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.95/1,116.07 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.95x = 1,116.07 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.95x = 249,921.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,921.56/743.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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