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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 732.03 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 732.03 and 214.16 is: 321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 732.03 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/732.03 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 732.03 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 156,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,767.88/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.06

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