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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.65, 1,110.97 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.65, 1,110.97 and 221.01 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.65 : 1,110.97 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.65/1,110.97 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.65x = 1,110.97 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.65x = 245,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,535.48/740.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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