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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.15, 1,102.89 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.15, 1,102.89 and 215.16 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.15 : 1,102.89 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.15/1,102.89 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.15x = 1,102.89 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.15x = 237,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,292.30/735.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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