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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.16, 1,120.44 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.16, 1,120.44 and 227 is: 340.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.16 : 1,120.44 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.16/1,120.44 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.16x = 1,120.44 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.16x = 254,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,339.88/747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.41

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