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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.31, 1,105.94 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.31, 1,105.94 and 217.34 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.31 : 1,105.94 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.31/1,105.94 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.31x = 1,105.94 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.31x = 240,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,360.01/737.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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