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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.11, 1,109.95 and 220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.11, 1,109.95 and 220.09 is: 330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.11 : 1,109.95 = 220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.11/1,109.95 = 220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.11x = 1,109.95 × 220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.11x = 244,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,283.35/740.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.07

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