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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.38, 1,095.75 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.38, 1,095.75 and 210.42 is: 315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.38 : 1,095.75 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.38/1,095.75 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.38x = 1,095.75 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.38x = 230,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,567.72/730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.68

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