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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.12, 735.01 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.12, 735.01 and 215.93 is: 323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.12 : 735.01 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.12/735.01 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.12x = 735.01 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.12x = 158,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,712.01/490.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.82

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