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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.38, 735.59 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.38, 735.59 and 216.47 is: 324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.38 : 735.59 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.38/735.59 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.38x = 735.59 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.38x = 159,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,235.55/490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.72

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