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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.70, 1,103.31 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.70, 1,103.31 and 222.58 is: 333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.70 : 1,103.31 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.70/1,103.31 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.70x = 1,103.31 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.70x = 245,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,574.74/735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.80

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