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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.16, 1,116.39 and 224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.16, 1,116.39 and 224.14 is: 336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.16 : 1,116.39 = 224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.16/1,116.39 = 224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.16x = 1,116.39 × 224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.16x = 250,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,227.65/744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.26

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