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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.50, 1,102.02 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.50, 1,102.02 and 221.50 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.50 : 1,102.02 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.50/1,102.02 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.50x = 1,102.02 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.50x = 244,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,097.43/734.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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