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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.44, 1,119.61 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.44, 1,119.61 and 226.44 is: 339.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.44 : 1,119.61 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.44/1,119.61 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.44x = 1,119.61 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.44x = 253,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,524.77/746.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.65

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