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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.22, 1,099.65 and 246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.22, 1,099.65 and 246.26 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.22 : 1,099.65 = 246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.22/1,099.65 = 246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.22x = 1,099.65 × 246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.22x = 270,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,799.81/733.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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