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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.18, 1,104.37 and 216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.18, 1,104.37 and 216.11 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.18 : 1,104.37 = 216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.18/1,104.37 = 216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.18x = 1,104.37 × 216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.18x = 238,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,659.88/736.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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