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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.09, 1,109.74 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.09, 1,109.74 and 220.02 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.09 : 1,109.74 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.09/1,109.74 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.09x = 1,109.74 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.09x = 244,164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,164.99/740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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