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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.50, 1,095.75 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.50, 1,095.75 and 217.50 is: 326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.50 : 1,095.75 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.50/1,095.75 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.50x = 1,095.75 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.50x = 238,325.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,325.63/730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.25

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