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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.03, 732.06 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.03, 732.06 and 213.98 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.03 : 732.06 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.03/732.06 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.03x = 732.06 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.03x = 156,646.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,646.20/488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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