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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.88, 1,099.32 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.88, 1,099.32 and 219.88 is: 329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.88 : 1,099.32 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.88/1,099.32 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.88x = 1,099.32 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.88x = 241,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,718.48/732.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.82

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