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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.35, 1,111.82 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.35, 1,111.82 and 221.33 is: 331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.35 : 1,111.82 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.35/1,111.82 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.35x = 1,111.82 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.35x = 246,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,080.79/741.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.93

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