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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.43, 734.15 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.43, 734.15 and 215.46 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.43 : 734.15 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.43/734.15 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.43x = 734.15 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.43x = 158,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,179.29/489.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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