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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.72, 1,099.14 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.72, 1,099.14 and 219.72 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.72 : 1,099.14 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.72/1,099.14 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.72x = 1,099.14 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.72x = 241,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,503.04/732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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