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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.84, 733.13 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.84, 733.13 and 214.87 is: 322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.84 : 733.13 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.84/733.13 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.84x = 733.13 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.84x = 157,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,527.64/488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.25

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