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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.44, 734.16 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.44, 734.16 and 215.46 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.44 : 734.16 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.44/734.16 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.44x = 734.16 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.44x = 158,182.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,182.11/489.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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