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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 735.08 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 735.08 and 215.96 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 735.08 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/735.08 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 735.08 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 158,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,744.74/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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