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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.35, 1,104.59 and 216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.35, 1,104.59 and 216.35 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.35 : 1,104.59 = 216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.35/1,104.59 = 216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.35x = 1,104.59 × 216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.35x = 238,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,978.05/736.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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