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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.27, 732.12 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.27, 732.12 and 214.25 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.27 : 732.12 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.27/732.12 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.27x = 732.12 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.27x = 156,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,853.05/488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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