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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 738.11 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 738.11 and 218.03 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 738.11 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/738.11 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 738.11 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 160,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,926.98/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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