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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 736.20 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 736.20 and 216.96 is: 325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 736.20 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/736.20 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 736.20 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 159,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,725.95/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.36

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