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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.21, 732.18 and 214.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.21, 732.18 and 214.23 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.21 : 732.18 = 214.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.21/732.18 = 214.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.21x = 732.18 × 214.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.21x = 156,854.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,854.92/488.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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