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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.63, 1,118.60 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.63, 1,118.60 and 225.66 is: 338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.63 : 1,118.60 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.63/1,118.60 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.63x = 1,118.60 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.63x = 252,423.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,423.28/745.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.54

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