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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.36, 1,113.54 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.36, 1,113.54 and 222.40 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.36 : 1,113.54 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.36/1,113.54 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.36x = 1,113.54 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.36x = 247,651.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,651.30/742.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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