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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.35, 732.81 and 214.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.35, 732.81 and 214.43 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.35 : 732.81 = 214.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.35/732.81 = 214.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.35x = 732.81 × 214.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.35x = 157,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,136.45/488.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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