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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.21, 1,113.45 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.21, 1,113.45 and 222.20 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.21 : 1,113.45 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.21/1,113.45 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.21x = 1,113.45 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.21x = 247,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,403.02/742.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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