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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.56, 1,097.28 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.56, 1,097.28 and 218.56 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.56 : 1,097.28 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.56/1,097.28 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.56x = 1,097.28 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.56x = 239,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,821.52/731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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