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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.42, 1,097.13 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.42, 1,097.13 and 218.42 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.42 : 1,097.13 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.42/1,097.13 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.42x = 1,097.13 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.42x = 239,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,635.13/731.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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