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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.00, 1,105.33 and 217.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.00, 1,105.33 and 217.03 is: 325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.00 : 1,105.33 = 217.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.00/1,105.33 = 217.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.00x = 1,105.33 × 217.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.00x = 239,893.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,893.09/737.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.50

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