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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.51, 1,100.13 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.51, 1,100.13 and 220.51 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.51 : 1,100.13 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.51/1,100.13 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.51x = 1,100.13 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.51x = 242,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,589.67/733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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