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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.16, 734.70 and 216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.16, 734.70 and 216.11 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.16 : 734.70 = 216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.16/734.70 = 216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.16x = 734.70 × 216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.16x = 158,776.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,776.02/490.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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