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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.18, 1,105.90 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.18, 1,105.90 and 217.18 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.18 : 1,105.90 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.18/1,105.90 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.18x = 1,105.90 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.18x = 240,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,179.36/737.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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