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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.10, 734.82 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.10, 734.82 and 216.04 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.10 : 734.82 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.10/734.82 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.10x = 734.82 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.10x = 158,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,750.51/490.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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