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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.31, 1,107.63 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.31, 1,107.63 and 218.32 is: 327.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.31 : 1,107.63 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.31/1,107.63 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.31x = 1,107.63 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.31x = 241,817.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,817.78/738.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.53

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