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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.47, 1,116.86 and 224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.47, 1,116.86 and 224.51 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.47 : 1,116.86 = 224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.47/1,116.86 = 224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.47x = 1,116.86 × 224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.47x = 250,741.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,741.43/744.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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