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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.84, 731.62 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.84, 731.62 and 213.88 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.84 : 731.62 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.84/731.62 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.84x = 731.62 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.84x = 156,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,478.89/487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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