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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.35, 1,113.31 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.35, 1,113.31 and 222.33 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.35 : 1,113.31 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.35/1,113.31 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.35x = 1,113.31 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.35x = 247,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,522.21/742.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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