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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.03, 731.51 and 214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.03, 731.51 and 214.09 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.03 : 731.51 = 214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.03/731.51 = 214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.03x = 731.51 × 214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.03x = 156,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,605.76/488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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