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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.19, 1,102.78 and 222.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.19, 1,102.78 and 222.19 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.19 : 1,102.78 = 222.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.19/1,102.78 = 222.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.19x = 1,102.78 × 222.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.19x = 245,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,026.69/735.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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