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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.70, 1,102.22 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.70, 1,102.22 and 214.75 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.70 : 1,102.22 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.70/1,102.22 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.70x = 1,102.22 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.70x = 236,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,699.15/734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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