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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,111.56 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,111.56 and 220.95 is: 331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,111.56 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,111.56 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,111.56 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 245,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,599.18/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.47

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