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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.68, 1,112.11 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.68, 1,112.11 and 221.52 is: 332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.68 : 1,112.11 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.68/1,112.11 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.68x = 1,112.11 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.68x = 246,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,354.61/741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.16

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