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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.26, 1,090.90 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.26, 1,090.90 and 214.26 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.26 : 1,090.90 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.26/1,090.90 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.26x = 1,090.90 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.26x = 233,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,736.23/727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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