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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.65, 1,111.07 and 220.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.65, 1,111.07 and 220.67 is: 331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.65 : 1,111.07 = 220.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.65/1,111.07 = 220.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.65x = 1,111.07 × 220.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.65x = 245,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,173.16/740.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.03

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