To find the value that multiplies by 7.4 to equal 14.8, you can set up the equation:
\[ 7.4 \times x = 14.8 \]
To solve for \( x \), divide both sides by 7.4:
\[ x = \frac{14.8}{7.4} \]
Calculating this gives:
\[ x = 2 \]
So, \( 7.4 \times 2 = 14.8 \).