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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.20, 1,090.48 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.20, 1,090.48 and 214.08 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.20 : 1,090.48 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.20/1,090.48 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.20x = 1,090.48 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.20x = 233,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,449.96/727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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