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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.66, 1,106.21 and 217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.66, 1,106.21 and 217.53 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.66 : 1,106.21 = 217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.66/1,106.21 = 217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.66x = 1,106.21 × 217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.66x = 240,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,632.77/737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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