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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.25, 1,099.88 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.25, 1,099.88 and 220.25 is: 330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.25 : 1,099.88 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.25/1,099.88 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.25x = 1,099.88 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.25x = 242,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,248.57/733.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.38

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