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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.52, 1,101.80 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.52, 1,101.80 and 221.52 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.52 : 1,101.80 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.52/1,101.80 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.52x = 1,101.80 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.52x = 244,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,070.74/734.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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