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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.49, 734.42 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.49, 734.42 and 215.39 is: 323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.49 : 734.42 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.49/734.42 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.49x = 734.42 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.49x = 158,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,189.10/489.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.17

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