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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.48, 1,103.09 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.48, 1,103.09 and 215.51 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.48 : 1,103.09 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.48/1,103.09 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.48x = 1,103.09 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.48x = 237,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,721.88/735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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