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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.18, 1,116.45 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.18, 1,116.45 and 224.16 is: 336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.18 : 1,116.45 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.18/1,116.45 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.18x = 1,116.45 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.18x = 250,263.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,263.43/744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.29

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