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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739, 1,108.47 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739, 1,108.47 and 218.98 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739 : 1,108.47 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739/1,108.47 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739x = 1,108.47 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739x = 242,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,732.76/739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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