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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.49, 1,103.38 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.49, 1,103.38 and 215.49 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.49 : 1,103.38 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.49/1,103.38 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.49x = 1,103.38 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.49x = 237,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,766.82/735.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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