Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,098 and 219
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 732, 1,098 and 219 is: 328.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732 : 1,098 = 219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732/1,098 = 219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732x = 1,098 × 219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732x = 240,462 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,462/732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328.50
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