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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.54, 732.81 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.54, 732.81 and 214.62 is: 321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.54 : 732.81 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.54/732.81 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.54x = 732.81 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.54x = 157,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,275.68/488.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.93

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