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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.46, 1,116.68 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.46, 1,116.68 and 224.47 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.46 : 1,116.68 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.46/1,116.68 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.46x = 1,116.68 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.46x = 250,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,654.45/744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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