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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.04, 735.06 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.04, 735.06 and 215.98 is: 323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.04 : 735.06 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.04/735.06 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.04x = 735.06 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.04x = 158,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,758.26/490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.97

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