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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.18, 1,107.27 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.18, 1,107.27 and 218.19 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.18 : 1,107.27 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.18/1,107.27 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.18x = 1,107.27 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.18x = 241,595.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,595.24/738.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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