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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.41, 1,112.27 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.41, 1,112.27 and 221.39 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.41 : 1,112.27 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.41/1,112.27 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.41x = 1,112.27 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.41x = 246,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,248.24/741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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