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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.12, 1,100.95 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.12, 1,100.95 and 214.16 is: 321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.12 : 1,100.95 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.12/1,100.95 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.12x = 1,100.95 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.12x = 235,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,773.41/734.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.17

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