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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.07, 734.69 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.07, 734.69 and 216.14 is: 324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.07 : 734.69 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.07/734.69 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.07x = 734.69 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.07x = 158,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,792.76/490.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.02

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