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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.46, 732.07 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.46, 732.07 and 210.52 is: 315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.46 : 732.07 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.46/732.07 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.46x = 732.07 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.46x = 154,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,115.38/488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.51

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