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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.07, 734.58 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.07, 734.58 and 216.02 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.07 : 734.58 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.07/734.58 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.07x = 734.58 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.07x = 158,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,680.30/490.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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