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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.88, 1,111.19 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.88, 1,111.19 and 220.88 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.88 : 1,111.19 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.88/1,111.19 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.88x = 1,111.19 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.88x = 245,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,432.99/740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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