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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.42, 1,105.92 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.42, 1,105.92 and 217.44 is: 326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.42 : 1,105.92 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.42/1,105.92 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.42x = 1,105.92 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.42x = 240,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,471.24/737.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.10

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