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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.51, 1,118.27 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.51, 1,118.27 and 225.52 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.51 : 1,118.27 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.51/1,118.27 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.51x = 1,118.27 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.51x = 252,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,192.25/745.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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