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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,107.49 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,107.49 and 218.22 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,107.49 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,107.49 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,107.49 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 241,676.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,676.47/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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