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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 731.82 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 731.82 and 214.04 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 731.82 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/731.82 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 731.82 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 156,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,638.75/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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