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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.45, 1,096.47 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.45, 1,096.47 and 244.23 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.45 : 1,096.47 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.45/1,096.47 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.45x = 1,096.47 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.45x = 267,790.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,790.87/731.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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