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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.12, 1,103.95 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.12, 1,103.95 and 216.16 is: 324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.12 : 1,103.95 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.12/1,103.95 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.12x = 1,103.95 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.12x = 238,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,623.77/736.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.17

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