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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.06, 1,108.81 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.06, 1,108.81 and 219.08 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.06 : 1,108.81 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.06/1,108.81 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.06x = 1,108.81 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.06x = 242,912.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,912.93/739.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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