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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.22, 1,097.12 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.22, 1,097.12 and 244.41 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.22 : 1,097.12 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.22/1,097.12 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.22x = 1,097.12 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.22x = 268,147.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,147.10/731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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