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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.53, 731.31 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.53, 731.31 and 213.48 is: 320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.53 : 731.31 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.53/731.31 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.53x = 731.31 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.53x = 156,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,120.06/487.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.23

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