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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.59, 735.38 and 216.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.59, 735.38 and 216.81 is: 325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.59 : 735.38 = 216.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.59/735.38 = 216.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.59x = 735.38 × 216.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.59x = 159,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,440.12/490.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.00

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