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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.03, 1,103.99 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.03, 1,103.99 and 216.01 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.03 : 1,103.99 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.03/1,103.99 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.03x = 1,103.99 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.03x = 238,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,472.88/736.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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