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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.13, 1,096.69 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.13, 1,096.69 and 218.13 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.13 : 1,096.69 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.13/1,096.69 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.13x = 1,096.69 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.13x = 239,220.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,220.99/731.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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