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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.21, 1,098.33 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.21, 1,098.33 and 219.21 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.21 : 1,098.33 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.21/1,098.33 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.21x = 1,098.33 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.21x = 240,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,764.92/732.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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