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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,112.67 and 221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,112.67 and 221.77 is: 332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,112.67 = 221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,112.67 = 221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,112.67 × 221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 246,753.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,753.49/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.66

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