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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,102.46 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,102.46 and 221.96 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,102.46 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,102.46 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,102.46 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 244,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,702.02/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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