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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.93, 1,114.37 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.93, 1,114.37 and 222.94 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.93 : 1,114.37 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.93/1,114.37 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.93x = 1,114.37 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.93x = 248,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,437.65/742.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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