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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.20, 1,095.18 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.20, 1,095.18 and 243.28 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.20 : 1,095.18 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.20/1,095.18 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.20x = 1,095.18 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.20x = 266,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,435.39/730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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