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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.44, 1,098.59 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.44, 1,098.59 and 219.44 is: 329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.44 : 1,098.59 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.44/1,098.59 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.44x = 1,098.59 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.44x = 241,069.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,069.65/732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.13

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