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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.21, 1,105.82 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.21, 1,105.82 and 217.22 is: 325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.21 : 1,105.82 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.21/1,105.82 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.21x = 1,105.82 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.21x = 240,199.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,199.61/737.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.82

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