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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.94, 1,110.07 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.94, 1,110.07 and 219.98 is: 330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.94 : 1,110.07 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.94/1,110.07 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.94x = 1,110.07 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.94x = 244,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,186.55/739.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.01

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