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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.22, 1,104.41 and 216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.22, 1,104.41 and 216.23 is: 324.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.22 : 1,104.41 = 216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.22/1,104.41 = 216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.22x = 1,104.41 × 216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.22x = 238,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,806.57/736.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.37

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