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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 735.55 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 735.55 and 216.09 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 735.55 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/735.55 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 735.55 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 158,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,944.46/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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