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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.02, 1,101.08 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.02, 1,101.08 and 214.02 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.02 : 1,101.08 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.02/1,101.08 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.02x = 1,101.08 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.02x = 235,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,652.07/734.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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