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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.34, 1,117.94 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.34, 1,117.94 and 225.45 is: 338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.34 : 1,117.94 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.34/1,117.94 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.34x = 1,117.94 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.34x = 252,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,038.45/745.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.15

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