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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.15, 1,113.38 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.15, 1,113.38 and 222.28 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.15 : 1,113.38 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.15/1,113.38 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.15x = 1,113.38 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.15x = 247,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,482.11/742.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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