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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.81, 1,097.91 and 218.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.81, 1,097.91 and 218.81 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.81 : 1,097.91 = 218.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.81/1,097.91 = 218.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.81x = 1,097.91 × 218.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.81x = 240,236.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,236.43/731.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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