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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.21, 1,096.82 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.21, 1,096.82 and 244.22 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.21 : 1,096.82 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.21/1,096.82 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.21x = 1,096.82 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.21x = 267,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,864.16/731.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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