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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.45, 1,103.16 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.45, 1,103.16 and 222.45 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.45 : 1,103.16 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.45/1,103.16 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.45x = 1,103.16 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.45x = 245,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,397.94/735.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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