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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.45, 1,110.69 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.45, 1,110.69 and 220.46 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.45 : 1,110.69 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.45/1,110.69 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.45x = 1,110.69 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.45x = 244,857.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,857.16/740.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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