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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.42, 732.63 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.42, 732.63 and 214.45 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.42 : 732.63 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.42/732.63 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.42x = 732.63 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.42x = 157,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,112.50/488.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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