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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.00, 1,109.84 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.00, 1,109.84 and 219.92 is: 329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.00 : 1,109.84 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.00/1,109.84 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.00x = 1,109.84 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.00x = 244,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,069.36/740.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.82

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