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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.45, 1,101.66 and 221.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.45, 1,101.66 and 221.45 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.45 : 1,101.66 = 221.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.45/1,101.66 = 221.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.45x = 1,101.66 × 221.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.45x = 243,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,957.10/734.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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