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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.26, 1,107.39 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.26, 1,107.39 and 218.25 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.26 : 1,107.39 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.26/1,107.39 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.26x = 1,107.39 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.26x = 241,687.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,687.87/738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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