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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.90, 1,111.34 and 220.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.90, 1,111.34 and 220.91 is: 331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.90 : 1,111.34 = 220.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.90/1,111.34 = 220.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.90x = 1,111.34 × 220.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.90x = 245,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,501.11/740.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.35

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