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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746, 1,118.97 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746, 1,118.97 and 225.98 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746 : 1,118.97 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746/1,118.97 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746x = 1,118.97 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746x = 252,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,864.84/746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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