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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.07, 731.86 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.07, 731.86 and 214.04 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.07 : 731.86 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.07/731.86 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.07x = 731.86 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.07x = 156,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,647.31/488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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