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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.67, 1,101.96 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.67, 1,101.96 and 221.67 is: 332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.67 : 1,101.96 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.67/1,101.96 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.67x = 1,101.96 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.67x = 244,271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,271.47/734.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.49

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