Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.50, 1,097.25 and 218.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 731.50, 1,097.25 and 218.50 is: 327.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731.50 : 1,097.25 = 218.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731.50/1,097.25 = 218.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731.50x = 1,097.25 × 218.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731.50x = 239,749.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,749.13/731.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327.75
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