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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.60, 1,111.12 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.60, 1,111.12 and 220.62 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.60 : 1,111.12 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.60/1,111.12 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.60x = 1,111.12 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.60x = 245,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,135.29/740.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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