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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.43, 1,110.70 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.43, 1,110.70 and 220.42 is: 330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.43 : 1,110.70 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.43/1,110.70 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.43x = 1,110.70 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.43x = 244,822.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,822.16/740.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.65

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