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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.26, 1,108.92 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.26, 1,108.92 and 219.36 is: 329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.26 : 1,108.92 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.26/1,108.92 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.26x = 1,108.92 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.26x = 243,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,252.69/739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.05

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