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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.62, 1,107.77 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.62, 1,107.77 and 218.66 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.62 : 1,107.77 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.62/1,107.77 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.62x = 1,107.77 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.62x = 242,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,223.89/738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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