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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.62, 731.33 and 213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.62, 731.33 and 213.56 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.62 : 731.33 = 213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.62/731.33 = 213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.62x = 731.33 × 213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.62x = 156,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,182.83/487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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