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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.72, 1,103.75 and 215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.72, 1,103.75 and 215.70 is: 323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.72 : 1,103.75 = 215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.72/1,103.75 = 215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.72x = 1,103.75 × 215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.72x = 238,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,077.80/735.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.60

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