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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.12, 1,110.23 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.12, 1,110.23 and 220.11 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.12 : 1,110.23 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.12/1,110.23 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.12x = 1,110.23 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.12x = 244,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,371.62/740.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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