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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.84, 734.31 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.84, 734.31 and 215.73 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.84 : 734.31 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.84/734.31 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.84x = 734.31 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.84x = 158,412.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,412.70/489.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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