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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.28, 1,107.12 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.28, 1,107.12 and 218.14 is: 327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.28 : 1,107.12 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.28/1,107.12 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.28x = 1,107.12 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.28x = 241,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,507.16/738.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.12

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