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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.20, 1,102.48 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.20, 1,102.48 and 222.08 is: 333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.20 : 1,102.48 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.20/1,102.48 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.20x = 1,102.48 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.20x = 244,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,838.76/735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.02

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