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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.47, 735.66 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.47, 735.66 and 216.51 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.47 : 735.66 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.47/735.66 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.47x = 735.66 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.47x = 159,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,277.75/490.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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