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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.66, 1,113.81 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.66, 1,113.81 and 222.52 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.66 : 1,113.81 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.66/1,113.81 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.66x = 1,113.81 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.66x = 247,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,846.39/742.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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