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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.32, 1,112.16 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.32, 1,112.16 and 221.32 is: 332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.32 : 1,112.16 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.32/1,112.16 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.32x = 1,112.16 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.32x = 246,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,137.69/741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.03

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