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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.25, 1,105.89 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.25, 1,105.89 and 217.32 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.25 : 1,105.89 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.25/1,105.89 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.25x = 1,105.89 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.25x = 240,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,332.01/737.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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