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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.38, 1,098.74 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.38, 1,098.74 and 219.38 is: 329.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.38 : 1,098.74 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.38/1,098.74 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.38x = 1,098.74 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.38x = 241,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,036.64/732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.12

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