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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.08, 1,117.77 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.08, 1,117.77 and 225.12 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.08 : 1,117.77 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.08/1,117.77 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.08x = 1,117.77 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.08x = 251,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,632.38/745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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