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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.14, 1,105.88 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.14, 1,105.88 and 217.14 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.14 : 1,105.88 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.14/1,105.88 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.14x = 1,105.88 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.14x = 240,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,124.17/737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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