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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.08, 1,112.77 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.08, 1,112.77 and 221.88 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.08 : 1,112.77 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.08/1,112.77 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.08x = 1,112.77 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.08x = 246,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,901.41/742.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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