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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 735.46 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 735.46 and 216.25 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 735.46 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/735.46 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 735.46 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 159,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,043.23/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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