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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.13, 1,113.00 and 221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.13, 1,113.00 and 221.99 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.13 : 1,113.00 = 221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.13/1,113.00 = 221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.13x = 1,113.00 × 221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.13x = 247,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,078.49/742.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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