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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.84, 1,103.58 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.84, 1,103.58 and 222.84 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.84 : 1,103.58 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.84/1,103.58 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.84x = 1,103.58 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.84x = 245,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,921.77/735.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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