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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.43, 1,100.12 and 220.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.43, 1,100.12 and 220.43 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.43 : 1,100.12 = 220.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.43/1,100.12 = 220.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.43x = 1,100.12 × 220.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.43x = 242,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,492.85/733.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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