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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.16, 1,095.05 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.16, 1,095.05 and 210.16 is: 315.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.16 : 1,095.05 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.16/1,095.05 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.16x = 1,095.05 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.16x = 230,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,131.92/730.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.18

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