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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.06, 1,098.11 and 212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.06, 1,098.11 and 212.11 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.06 : 1,098.11 = 212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.06/1,098.11 = 212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.06x = 1,098.11 × 212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.06x = 232,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,917.90/732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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