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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.44, 1,110.80 and 220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.44, 1,110.80 and 220.45 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.44 : 1,110.80 = 220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.44/1,110.80 = 220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.44x = 1,110.80 × 220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.44x = 244,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,875.86/740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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