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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.44, 1,116.70 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.44, 1,116.70 and 224.42 is: 336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.44 : 1,116.70 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.44/1,116.70 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.44x = 1,116.70 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.44x = 250,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,609.81/744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.64

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