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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.72, 1,112.78 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.72, 1,112.78 and 221.73 is: 332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.72 : 1,112.78 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.72/1,112.78 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.72x = 1,112.78 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.72x = 246,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,731.15/741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.65

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