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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.50, 1,095.88 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.50, 1,095.88 and 217.62 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.50 : 1,095.88 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.50/1,095.88 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.50x = 1,095.88 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.50x = 238,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,485.41/730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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