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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.63, 733.12 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.63, 733.12 and 214.85 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.63 : 733.12 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.63/733.12 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.63x = 733.12 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.63x = 157,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,512.13/488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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