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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.29, 1,112.13 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.29, 1,112.13 and 221.31 is: 332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.29 : 1,112.13 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.29/1,112.13 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.29x = 1,112.13 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.29x = 246,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,125.49/741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.03

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