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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.39, 1,100.22 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.39, 1,100.22 and 246.32 is: 369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.39 : 1,100.22 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.39/1,100.22 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.39x = 1,100.22 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.39x = 271,008.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,008.80/733.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.53

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