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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.44, 734.40 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.44, 734.40 and 215.60 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.44 : 734.40 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.44/734.40 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.44x = 734.40 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.44x = 158,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,336.64/489.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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