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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.99, 736.02 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.99, 736.02 and 216.93 is: 325.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.99 : 736.02 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.99/736.02 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.99x = 736.02 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.99x = 159,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,664.35/490.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.19

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