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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.55, 1,103.36 and 215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.55, 1,103.36 and 215.53 is: 323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.55 : 1,103.36 = 215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.55/1,103.36 = 215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.55x = 1,103.36 × 215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.55x = 237,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,803.34/735.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.30

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