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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.34, 1,110.12 and 220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.34, 1,110.12 and 220.27 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.34 : 1,110.12 = 220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.34/1,110.12 = 220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.34x = 1,110.12 × 220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.34x = 244,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,525.03/740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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