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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.54, 732.81 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.54, 732.81 and 214.49 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.54 : 732.81 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.54/732.81 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.54x = 732.81 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.54x = 157,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,176.75/488.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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