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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.34, 1,099.24 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.34, 1,099.24 and 246.22 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.34 : 1,099.24 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.34/1,099.24 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.34x = 1,099.24 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.34x = 270,654.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,654.87/733.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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