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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490, 735.18 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490, 735.18 and 216.06 is: 324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 735.18 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/735.18 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 735.18 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 158,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,842.99/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.17

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