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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.63, 1,111.16 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.63, 1,111.16 and 220.64 is: 331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.63 : 1,111.16 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.63/1,111.16 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.63x = 1,111.16 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.63x = 245,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,159.68/740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.02

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