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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.09, 1,102.70 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.09, 1,102.70 and 215.09 is: 322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.09 : 1,102.70 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.09/1,102.70 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.09x = 1,102.70 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.09x = 237,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,180.34/735.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.66

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