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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.03, 1,119.14 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.03, 1,119.14 and 226.08 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.03 : 1,119.14 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.03/1,119.14 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.03x = 1,119.14 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.03x = 253,014.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,014.04/746.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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