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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.57, 733.19 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.57, 733.19 and 214.74 is: 322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.57 : 733.19 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.57/733.19 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.57x = 733.19 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.57x = 157,444.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,444.15/488.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.26

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