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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.29, 1,100.22 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.29, 1,100.22 and 322.20 is: 483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.29 : 1,100.22 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.29/1,100.22 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.29x = 1,100.22 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.29x = 354,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,490.88/733.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.43

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