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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.90, 1,096.32 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.90, 1,096.32 and 237.30 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.90 : 1,096.32 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.90/1,096.32 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.90x = 1,096.32 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.90x = 260,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,156.74/730.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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