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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.38, 1,100.06 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.38, 1,100.06 and 220.38 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.38 : 1,100.06 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.38/1,100.06 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.38x = 1,100.06 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.38x = 242,431.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,431.22/733.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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