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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.31, 1,110.63 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.31, 1,110.63 and 220.32 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.31 : 1,110.63 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.31/1,110.63 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.31x = 1,110.63 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.31x = 244,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,694.00/740.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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