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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.50, 1,110.72 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.50, 1,110.72 and 220.48 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.50 : 1,110.72 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.50/1,110.72 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.50x = 1,110.72 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.50x = 244,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,891.55/740.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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