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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.98, 732 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.98, 732 and 214.20 is: 321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.98 : 732 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.98/732 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.98x = 732 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.98x = 156,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,794.40/487.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.31

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