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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.31, 732.63 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.31, 732.63 and 214.47 is: 321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.31 : 732.63 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.31/732.63 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.31x = 732.63 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.31x = 157,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,130.71/488.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.79

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