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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.93, 738.15 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.93, 738.15 and 218.21 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.93 : 738.15 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.93/738.15 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.93x = 738.15 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.93x = 161,071.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,071.71/491.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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