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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 732.60 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 732.60 and 214.44 is: 321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 732.60 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/732.60 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 732.60 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 157,098.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,098.74/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.86

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