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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.05, 733.57 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.05, 733.57 and 215.14 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.05 : 733.57 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.05/733.57 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.05x = 733.57 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.05x = 157,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,817.88/489.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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