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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.21, 1,109.93 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.21, 1,109.93 and 220.14 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.21 : 1,109.93 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.21/1,109.93 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.21x = 1,109.93 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.21x = 244,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,340.54/740.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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