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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.42, 1,104.42 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.42, 1,104.42 and 216.44 is: 324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.42 : 1,104.42 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.42/1,104.42 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.42x = 1,104.42 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.42x = 239,043.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,043.43/736.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.60

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