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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.21, 734.88 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.21, 734.88 and 216.34 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.21 : 734.88 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.21/734.88 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.21x = 734.88 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.21x = 158,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,983.94/490.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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