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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.27, 1,112.06 and 221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.27, 1,112.06 and 221.29 is: 331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.27 : 1,112.06 = 221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.27/1,112.06 = 221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.27x = 1,112.06 × 221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.27x = 246,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,087.76/741.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.98

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