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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.75, 1,100.63 and 220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.75, 1,100.63 and 220.75 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.75 : 1,100.63 = 220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.75/1,100.63 = 220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.75x = 1,100.63 × 220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.75x = 242,964.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,964.07/733.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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