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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.44, 1,098.66 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.44, 1,098.66 and 219.56 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.44 : 1,098.66 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.44/1,098.66 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.44x = 1,098.66 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.44x = 241,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,221.79/732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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