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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.73, 732.95 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.73, 732.95 and 214.75 is: 322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.73 : 732.95 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.73/732.95 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.73x = 732.95 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.73x = 157,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,401.66/488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.06

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