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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.45, 732.06 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.45, 732.06 and 214.40 is: 321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.45 : 732.06 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.45/732.06 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.45x = 732.06 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.45x = 156,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,953.66/488.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.33

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