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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.19, 1,117.94 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.19, 1,117.94 and 225.17 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.19 : 1,117.94 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.19/1,117.94 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.19x = 1,117.94 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.19x = 251,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,726.55/745.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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