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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.96, 1,096.28 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.96, 1,096.28 and 210.84 is: 316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.96 : 1,096.28 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.96/1,096.28 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.96x = 1,096.28 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.96x = 231,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,139.68/730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.21

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