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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.04, 1,116.11 and 224.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.04, 1,116.11 and 224.00 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.04 : 1,116.11 = 224.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.04/1,116.11 = 224.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.04x = 1,116.11 × 224.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.04x = 250,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,002.50/744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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