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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.50, 1,106.22 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.50, 1,106.22 and 217.48 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.50 : 1,106.22 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.50/1,106.22 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.50x = 1,106.22 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.50x = 240,580.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,580.73/737.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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