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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.84, 1,120.08 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.84, 1,120.08 and 226.94 is: 340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.84 : 1,120.08 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.84/1,120.08 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.84x = 1,120.08 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.84x = 254,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,190.96/746.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.36

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