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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.33, 1,106.13 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.33, 1,106.13 and 217.34 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.33 : 1,106.13 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.33/1,106.13 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.33x = 1,106.13 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.33x = 240,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,405.73/737.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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