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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.49, 1,113.33 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.49, 1,113.33 and 222.34 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.49 : 1,113.33 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.49/1,113.33 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.49x = 1,113.33 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.49x = 247,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,537.79/742.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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