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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.36, 1,097.10 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.36, 1,097.10 and 218.36 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.36 : 1,097.10 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.36/1,097.10 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.36x = 1,097.10 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.36x = 239,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,562.76/731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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