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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.26, 1,101.38 and 221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.26, 1,101.38 and 221.26 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.26 : 1,101.38 = 221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.26/1,101.38 = 221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.26x = 1,101.38 × 221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.26x = 243,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,691.34/734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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