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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.50, 1,100.19 and 239.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.50, 1,100.19 and 239.89 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.50 : 1,100.19 = 239.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.50/1,100.19 = 239.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.50x = 1,100.19 × 239.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.50x = 263,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,924.58/733.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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