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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.13, 735.22 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.13, 735.22 and 216.22 is: 324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.13 : 735.22 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.13/735.22 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.13x = 735.22 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.13x = 158,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,970.54/490.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.34

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