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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.36, 1,116.40 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.36, 1,116.40 and 224.25 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.36 : 1,116.40 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.36/1,116.40 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.36x = 1,116.40 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.36x = 250,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,352.70/744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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