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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.35, 1,110.72 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.35, 1,110.72 and 220.36 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.35 : 1,110.72 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.35/1,110.72 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.35x = 1,110.72 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.35x = 244,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,758.26/740.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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