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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.31, 1,105.80 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.31, 1,105.80 and 217.35 is: 325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.31 : 1,105.80 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.31/1,105.80 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.31x = 1,105.80 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.31x = 240,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,340.94/737.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.97

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