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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.34, 1,098.51 and 219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.34, 1,098.51 and 219.34 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.34 : 1,098.51 = 219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.34/1,098.51 = 219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.34x = 1,098.51 × 219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.34x = 240,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,947.18/732.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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