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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.67, 732.78 and 214.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.67, 732.78 and 214.99 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.67 : 732.78 = 214.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.67/732.78 = 214.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.67x = 732.78 × 214.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.67x = 157,540.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,540.37/488.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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