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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.41, 1,110.53 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.41, 1,110.53 and 220.41 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.41 : 1,110.53 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.41/1,110.53 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.41x = 1,110.53 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.41x = 244,772.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,772.47/740.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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