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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.23, 734.85 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.23, 734.85 and 216.09 is: 323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.23 : 734.85 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.23/734.85 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.23x = 734.85 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.23x = 158,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,793.74/490.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.92

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