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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,108.24 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,108.24 and 218.70 is: 328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,108.24 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,108.24 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,108.24 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 242,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,372.09/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.10

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