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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.66, 1,112.30 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.66, 1,112.30 and 221.66 is: 332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.66 : 1,112.30 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.66/1,112.30 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.66x = 1,112.30 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.66x = 246,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,552.42/741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.43

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