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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.34, 733.41 and 215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.34, 733.41 and 215.11 is: 322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.34 : 733.41 = 215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.34/733.41 = 215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.34x = 733.41 × 215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.34x = 157,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,763.83/489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.40

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