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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.84, 1,102.08 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.84, 1,102.08 and 221.84 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.84 : 1,102.08 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.84/1,102.08 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.84x = 1,102.08 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.84x = 244,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,485.43/734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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