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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.50, 734.97 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.50, 734.97 and 212.67 is: 318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.50 : 734.97 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.50/734.97 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.50x = 734.97 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.50x = 156,306.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,306.07/490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.67

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