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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.99, 1,116.20 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.99, 1,116.20 and 223.97 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.99 : 1,116.20 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.99/1,116.20 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.99x = 1,116.20 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.99x = 249,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,995.31/743.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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