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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.84, 1,100.58 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.84, 1,100.58 and 220.84 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.84 : 1,100.58 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.84/1,100.58 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.84x = 1,100.58 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.84x = 243,052.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,052.09/733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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