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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.68, 1,111.01 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.68, 1,111.01 and 220.66 is: 330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.68 : 1,111.01 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.68/1,111.01 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.68x = 1,111.01 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.68x = 245,151.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,151.59/740.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.98

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