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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.19, 731.55 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.19, 731.55 and 214.14 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.19 : 731.55 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.19/731.55 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.19x = 731.55 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.19x = 156,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,654.12/488.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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