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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.63, 1,101.94 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.63, 1,101.94 and 221.63 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.63 : 1,101.94 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.63/1,101.94 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.63x = 1,101.94 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.63x = 244,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,216.90/734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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