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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.34, 1,103.07 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.34, 1,103.07 and 208.25 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.34 : 1,103.07 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.34/1,103.07 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.34x = 1,103.07 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.34x = 229,708.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,708.81/735.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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