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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 738.22 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 738.22 and 309.36 is: 464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 738.22 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/738.22 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 738.22 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 228,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,375.74/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.18

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