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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.50, 1,110.76 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.50, 1,110.76 and 227.50 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.50 : 1,110.76 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.50/1,110.76 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.50x = 1,110.76 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.50x = 252,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,697.90/740.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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