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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.83, 733.37 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.83, 733.37 and 214.97 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.83 : 733.37 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.83/733.37 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.83x = 733.37 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.83x = 157,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,651.47/488.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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