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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 732.21 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 732.21 and 199.50 is: 299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 732.21 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/732.21 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 732.21 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 146,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,075.90/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.24

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