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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.67, 1,105.01 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.67, 1,105.01 and 216.68 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.67 : 1,105.01 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.67/1,105.01 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.67x = 1,105.01 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.67x = 239,426.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,426.96/736.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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