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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.20, 1,093.82 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.20, 1,093.82 and 216.20 is: 324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.20 : 1,093.82 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.20/1,093.82 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.20x = 1,093.82 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.20x = 236,477.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,477.33/729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.30

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