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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.50, 1,113.72 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.50, 1,113.72 and 222.48 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.50 : 1,113.72 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.50/1,113.72 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.50x = 1,113.72 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.50x = 247,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,780.43/742.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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