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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.13, 1,113.19 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.13, 1,113.19 and 222.14 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.13 : 1,113.19 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.13/1,113.19 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.13x = 1,113.19 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.13x = 247,277.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,277.91/742.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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