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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.21, 1,110.50 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.21, 1,110.50 and 220.23 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.21 : 1,110.50 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.21/1,110.50 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.21x = 1,110.50 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.21x = 244,564.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,564.31/740.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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