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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.38, 1,104.44 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.38, 1,104.44 and 216.41 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.38 : 1,104.44 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.38/1,104.44 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.38x = 1,104.44 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.38x = 239,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,009.40/736.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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