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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.04, 1,099.72 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.04, 1,099.72 and 220.08 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.04 : 1,099.72 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.04/1,099.72 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.04x = 1,099.72 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.04x = 242,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,026.38/733.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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