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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.13, 1,110.06 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.13, 1,110.06 and 220.12 is: 330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.13 : 1,110.06 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.13/1,110.06 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.13x = 1,110.06 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.13x = 244,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,346.41/740.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.14

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