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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.28, 1,095.36 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.28, 1,095.36 and 217.28 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.28 : 1,095.36 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.28/1,095.36 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.28x = 1,095.36 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.28x = 237,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,999.82/730.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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