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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.44, 1,113.82 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.44, 1,113.82 and 222.44 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.44 : 1,113.82 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.44/1,113.82 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.44x = 1,113.82 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.44x = 247,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,758.12/742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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