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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.08, 1,116.27 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.08, 1,116.27 and 224.12 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.08 : 1,116.27 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.08/1,116.27 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.08x = 1,116.27 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.08x = 250,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,175.57/744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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