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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.12, 1,099.62 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.12, 1,099.62 and 246.16 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.12 : 1,099.62 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.12/1,099.62 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.12x = 1,099.62 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.12x = 270,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,682.46/733.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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