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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.41, 1,101.63 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.41, 1,101.63 and 214.45 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.41 : 1,101.63 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.41/1,101.63 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.41x = 1,101.63 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.41x = 236,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,244.55/734.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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