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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.07, 1,110.33 and 220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.07, 1,110.33 and 220.07 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.07 : 1,110.33 = 220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.07/1,110.33 = 220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.07x = 1,110.33 × 220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.07x = 244,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,344.77/740.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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