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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.96, 736.62 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.96, 736.62 and 217.36 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.96 : 736.62 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.96/736.62 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.96x = 736.62 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.96x = 160,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,111.72/490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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