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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.98, 1,120.63 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.98, 1,120.63 and 226.97 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.98 : 1,120.63 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.98/1,120.63 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.98x = 1,120.63 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.98x = 254,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,349.39/746.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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