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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.21, 1,101.50 and 214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.21, 1,101.50 and 214.19 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.21 : 1,101.50 = 214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.21/1,101.50 = 214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.21x = 1,101.50 × 214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.21x = 235,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,934.84/734.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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