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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.07, 1,116.36 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.07, 1,116.36 and 224.06 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.07 : 1,116.36 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.07/1,116.36 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.07x = 1,116.36 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.07x = 250,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,129.49/744.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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