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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 735.09 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 735.09 and 216.09 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 735.09 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/735.09 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 735.09 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 158,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,841.38/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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