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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.14, 1,111.66 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.14, 1,111.66 and 221.16 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.14 : 1,111.66 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.14/1,111.66 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.14x = 1,111.66 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.14x = 245,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,854.73/741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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