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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.36, 1,116.32 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.36, 1,116.32 and 224.34 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.36 : 1,116.32 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.36/1,116.32 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.36x = 1,116.32 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.36x = 250,435.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,435.23/744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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