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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.16, 1,111.34 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.16, 1,111.34 and 221.09 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.16 : 1,111.34 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.16/1,111.34 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.16x = 1,111.34 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.16x = 245,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,699.50/741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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