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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.99, 1,114.66 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.99, 1,114.66 and 222.99 is: 334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.99 : 1,114.66 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.99/1,114.66 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.99x = 1,114.66 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.99x = 248,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,551.90/742.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.53

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