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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.63, 1,097.44 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.63, 1,097.44 and 218.63 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.63 : 1,097.44 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.63/1,097.44 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.63x = 1,097.44 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.63x = 239,927.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,927.27/731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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