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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.18, 1,111.73 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.18, 1,111.73 and 221.19 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.18 : 1,111.73 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.18/1,111.73 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.18x = 1,111.73 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.18x = 245,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,899.53/741.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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