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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.28, 1,118.04 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.28, 1,118.04 and 225.22 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.28 : 1,118.04 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.28/1,118.04 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.28x = 1,118.04 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.28x = 251,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,804.97/745.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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