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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.19, 1,105.62 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.19, 1,105.62 and 217.20 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.19 : 1,105.62 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.19/1,105.62 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.19x = 1,105.62 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.19x = 240,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,140.66/737.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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