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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,105.97 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,105.97 and 217.28 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,105.97 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,105.97 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,105.97 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 240,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,306.84/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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