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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.28, 1,101.36 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.28, 1,101.36 and 221.28 is: 331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.28 : 1,101.36 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.28/1,101.36 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.28x = 1,101.36 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.28x = 243,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,708.94/734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.90

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