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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 736.34 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 736.34 and 216.91 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 736.34 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/736.34 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 736.34 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 159,719.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,719.35/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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