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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.03, 1,102.49 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.03, 1,102.49 and 215.01 is: 322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.03 : 1,102.49 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.03/1,102.49 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.03x = 1,102.49 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.03x = 237,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,046.37/735.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.50

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