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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.72, 1,105.05 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.72, 1,105.05 and 216.70 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.72 : 1,105.05 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.72/1,105.05 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.72x = 1,105.05 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.72x = 239,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,464.34/736.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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