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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.32, 1,095.45 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.32, 1,095.45 and 217.32 is: 325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.32 : 1,095.45 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.32/1,095.45 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.32x = 1,095.45 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.32x = 238,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,063.19/730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.97

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