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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.15, 734.00 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.15, 734.00 and 215.19 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.15 : 734.00 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.15/734.00 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.15x = 734.00 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.15x = 157,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,948.38/489.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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