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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.15, 731.80 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.15, 731.80 and 214.03 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.15 : 731.80 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.15/731.80 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.15x = 731.80 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.15x = 156,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,627.15/488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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