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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.93, 1,120.05 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.93, 1,120.05 and 226.80 is: 340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.93 : 1,120.05 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.93/1,120.05 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.93x = 1,120.05 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.93x = 254,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,027.34/746.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.09

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