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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.36, 1,098.60 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.36, 1,098.60 and 219.36 is: 329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.36 : 1,098.60 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.36/1,098.60 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.36x = 1,098.60 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.36x = 240,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,988.90/732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.06

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