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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.07, 1,096.78 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.07, 1,096.78 and 218.07 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.07 : 1,096.78 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.07/1,096.78 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.07x = 1,096.78 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.07x = 239,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,174.81/731.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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