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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.02, 1,108.23 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.02, 1,108.23 and 218.84 is: 328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.02 : 1,108.23 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.02/1,108.23 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.02x = 1,108.23 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.02x = 242,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,525.05/739.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.17

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