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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.99, 1,113.20 and 221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.99, 1,113.20 and 221.97 is: 333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.99 : 1,113.20 = 221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.99/1,113.20 = 221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.99x = 1,113.20 × 221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.99x = 247,097.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,097.00/741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.02

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