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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.27, 1,110.41 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.27, 1,110.41 and 220.28 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.27 : 1,110.41 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.27/1,110.41 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.27x = 1,110.41 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.27x = 244,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,594.46/740.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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