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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.80, 1,114.16 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.80, 1,114.16 and 222.80 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.80 : 1,114.16 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.80/1,114.16 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.80x = 1,114.16 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.80x = 248,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,228.16/742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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