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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.26, 1,099.72 and 213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.26, 1,099.72 and 213.15 is: 319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.26 : 1,099.72 = 213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.26/1,099.72 = 213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.26x = 1,099.72 × 213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.26x = 234,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,398.75/733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.67

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