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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.05, 1,114.36 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.05, 1,114.36 and 222.91 is: 334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.05 : 1,114.36 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.05/1,114.36 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.05x = 1,114.36 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.05x = 248,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,401.99/743.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.30

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