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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.54, 1,113.49 and 222.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.54, 1,113.49 and 222.61 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.54 : 1,113.49 = 222.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.54/1,113.49 = 222.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.54x = 1,113.49 × 222.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.54x = 247,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,875.26/742.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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