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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 737.12 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 737.12 and 217.62 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 737.12 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/737.12 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 737.12 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 160,412.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,412.05/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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