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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.29, 1,095.11 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.29, 1,095.11 and 210.17 is: 315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.29 : 1,095.11 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.29/1,095.11 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.29x = 1,095.11 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.29x = 230,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,159.27/730.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.16

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