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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.81, 733.22 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.81, 733.22 and 214.84 is: 322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.81 : 733.22 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.81/733.22 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.81x = 733.22 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.81x = 157,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,520.24/488.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.25

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