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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.71, 731.76 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.71, 731.76 and 213.96 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.71 : 731.76 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.71/731.76 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.71x = 731.76 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.71x = 156,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,567.37/487.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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