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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.28, 1,111.87 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.28, 1,111.87 and 221.28 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.28 : 1,111.87 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.28/1,111.87 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.28x = 1,111.87 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.28x = 246,034.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,034.87/741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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