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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.03, 1,115.73 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.03, 1,115.73 and 223.92 is: 335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.03 : 1,115.73 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.03/1,115.73 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.03x = 1,115.73 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.03x = 249,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,834.26/744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.79

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