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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.99, 1,111.70 and 220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.99, 1,111.70 and 220.97 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.99 : 1,111.70 = 220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.99/1,111.70 = 220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.99x = 1,111.70 × 220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.99x = 245,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,655.68/740.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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