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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.53, 1,097.30 and 218.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.53, 1,097.30 and 218.53 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.53 : 1,097.30 = 218.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.53/1,097.30 = 218.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.53x = 1,097.30 × 218.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.53x = 239,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,793.66/731.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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