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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.84, 732.69 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.84, 732.69 and 214.61 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.84 : 732.69 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.84/732.69 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.84x = 732.69 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.84x = 157,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,238.94/488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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