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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 738.28 and 218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 738.28 and 218.06 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 738.28 = 218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/738.28 = 218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 738.28 × 218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 160,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,989.34/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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