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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.62, 1,107.98 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.62, 1,107.98 and 218.61 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.62 : 1,107.98 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.62/1,107.98 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.62x = 1,107.98 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.62x = 242,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,214.41/738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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