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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 736.08 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 736.08 and 216.72 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 736.08 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/736.08 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 736.08 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 159,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,523.26/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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