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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.44, 1,099.92 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.44, 1,099.92 and 213.39 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.44 : 1,099.92 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.44/1,099.92 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.44x = 1,099.92 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.44x = 234,711.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,711.93/733.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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