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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.07, 733.36 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.07, 733.36 and 215.04 is: 322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.07 : 733.36 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.07/733.36 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.07x = 733.36 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.07x = 157,701.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,701.73/489.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.45

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