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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.23, 1,113.36 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.23, 1,113.36 and 222.11 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.23 : 1,113.36 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.23/1,113.36 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.23x = 1,113.36 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.23x = 247,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,293.05/742.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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