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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.91, 1,114.49 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.91, 1,114.49 and 222.89 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.91 : 1,114.49 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.91/1,114.49 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.91x = 1,114.49 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.91x = 248,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,403.66/742.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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