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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.49, 1,104.45 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.49, 1,104.45 and 216.38 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.49 : 1,104.45 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.49/1,104.45 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.49x = 1,104.45 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.49x = 238,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,978.13/736.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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