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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.20, 1,116.48 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.20, 1,116.48 and 224.19 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.20 : 1,116.48 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.20/1,116.48 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.20x = 1,116.48 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.20x = 250,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,299.46/744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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