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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.87, 1,100.82 and 220.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.87, 1,100.82 and 220.87 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.87 : 1,100.82 = 220.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.87/1,100.82 = 220.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.87x = 1,100.82 × 220.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.87x = 243,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,137.01/733.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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