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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.10, 1,107.11 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.10, 1,107.11 and 218.08 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.10 : 1,107.11 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.10/1,107.11 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.10x = 1,107.11 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.10x = 241,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,438.55/738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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