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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.25, 1,110.56 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.25, 1,110.56 and 227.25 is: 340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.25 : 1,110.56 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.25/1,110.56 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.25x = 1,110.56 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.25x = 252,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,373.62/740.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.93

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