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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.21, 1,116.24 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.21, 1,116.24 and 224.22 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.21 : 1,116.24 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.21/1,116.24 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.21x = 1,116.24 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.21x = 250,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,283.33/744.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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