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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.25, 1,101.38 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.25, 1,101.38 and 221.25 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.25 : 1,101.38 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.25/1,101.38 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.25x = 1,101.38 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.25x = 243,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,679.22/734.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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