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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.36, 1,121.03 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.36, 1,121.03 and 227.36 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.36 : 1,121.03 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.36/1,121.03 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.36x = 1,121.03 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.36x = 254,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,870.64/747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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