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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.80, 734.94 and 215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.80, 734.94 and 215.86 is: 323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.80 : 734.94 = 215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.80/734.94 = 215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.80x = 734.94 × 215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.80x = 158,644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,644.15/489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.90

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