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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.50, 1,103.52 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.50, 1,103.52 and 222.50 is: 333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.50 : 1,103.52 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.50/1,103.52 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.50x = 1,103.52 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.50x = 245,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,533.20/735.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.83

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